Equine Science
Degrees & Certificates in this major: Associate of Science Degree
Department Website: Animal Science
Program Contact:
Rick Klampe
Additional Faculty:
Jenny Strooband, Clayton Weber
LBCC offers all of the lower-division transfer courses that a potential transfer student in Animal Science/Equine Science needs. These courses provide the proper background for those wanting to further their educational goals. Valuable practical instruction assists students in meeting their objectives. Curriculum completion is the first step toward meeting lower-division requirements for students interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Also available are lower-division transfer courses in a variety of agricultural areas that will provide practical background and experiences for anyone entering the field of education.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Equine Science will:
- Apply equine husbandry skills and concepts successfully as a transfer student.
- Research nutritional, basic management, marketing, health, reproduction and training issues in horses.
- Interact with professionals unique to the equine industry using appropriate vocabulary.
- Manage financial and record keeping operations using appropriate computational skills and technology.
Program Requirements
Students in this program will progress more quickly if they have a firm background in life sciences, physical sciences and math. Program completion requires math, chemistry and biology as well as courses in baccalaureate core perspectives. A cross-section of lower-division agriculture electives are available, providing practical instructional experiences in animal science, economics and crop production.
Facilities
Classes are conducted in modern classrooms and laboratories that have microcomputers, microscopes and other lab equipment for student use. Emphasis is placed on “hands on” experience, and many classes utilize the local livestock producers for in-the-field laboratory exercises. LBCC also has a modern barn with indoor arena, 28 box stalls and washing and grooming facilities. Students bringing horses to school may board them at the LBCC barn.
